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The Belgian's first game for Liverpool since January came in a Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea last month. However, he played well in Belgium's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands this week, when he was selected ahead of usual starter Thibaut Courtois.

'First of all, I was happy with the opportunity to play again,' said Mignolet of the chance to start for his country.

'Then it is a question of making sure you return the favour to the gaffer and show you are there for when he needs you - and I did that.'

Liverpool are currently flying high in the Premier League, level with Chelsea and Manchester City on points, and only slightly behind on goal difference.

Their next match is on Saturday against Huddersfield, before they host Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League next week.

Mignolet says he will continue to work hard in training to try and get back the number one spot

'We have got the Huddersfield game to prepare for and I will always be there for the team. That's the only thing I can do at this moment. I am not thinking about my future at this moment in time.

'The only thing I can do is wait for my chance and work hard in training.

'I always try and be ready if I am playing or not playing.

'I always prepare myself in the same manner and when the opportunity comes along you have to grasp it.'

Liverpool broke the record for the most expensive goalkeeper when they signed Alisson for £67 million in the summer. So Mignolet will have to work extra hard to get onto Jurgen Klopp's team sheet.